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Each year, the world produces about 882 billion pounds of plastic waste, and about 80 percent of it ends up in landfills or other parts of the environment. Now, scientists are beginning to study the effects of microplastics on humans, and it turns out that they are showing up in human waste.

Microplastics are the smallest particles of plastic waste, and they are so tiny that they are invisible to the human eye. They are found in most bottled and tap water, soil, and sea, rock, and lake salt.

MINI blended inspiration from the past and future for an all-electric car with a retro flair: the classic Mini Electric. The company said this unique car signals their commitment to zero emissions technology. In a statement, they said, “The spontaneous power of its electric motor provides a new dimension to the unmistakable go-kart feeling that helped propel the British small car in its original form to worldwide popularity.”

Invasive iguana populations have soared in Florida, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission launched a $63,000 research project to figure out the best way to get rid of the lizards. But some people are taking issue with one method: that of smashing in the iguanas’ heads.

A vast majority of teenagers in a recent study had traces of Bisphenol A (BPA) inside of their bodies, according to the University of Exeter. They tested 94 17 to 19-year-olds and found BPA in 86 percent. The researchers are calling for better packaging labeling to allow people to pick BPA-free products.

We’ve been following the Slovakian team who designed the solar- and wind-powered Ecocapsule microhome since they originally burst onto the scene with such a daring, visionary design. Now, nearly 10 years after their initial concept was born, the Bratislava-based group is finally making their international debut with an exclusive release of 50 off-grid dwellings that can be installed pretty much anywhere. Although this round of smart, self-sufficient tiny dwellings will only be available to customers…
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What’s it like to live in a 204-square foot space with a baby? Samantha and Robert Garlow of SHEDsistence know -after designing and constructing their own tiny home, and moving in in early 2016, they welcomed their first baby, Aubrin, last year. Inhabitat spoke with Robert about their experience living tiny.

If you ever happen to visit Chernobyl, you might run across one of the around 300 stray dogs that reside there. After the 1986 disaster, residents weren’t allowed to bring their pets, and many dogs were left behind. Today, their descendants still live in the area, and while their life isn’t easy, The Guardian, which shared their story, described them as “a playful example of global kindness and cooperation.”

C.F. Møller has unveiled new renderings for the New Islands Brygge School, an innovative lower-secondary school that takes a more hands-on and experimental approach to learning. Located in the heart of Copenhagen, the 9,819-square-meter school will teach children how to harvest and cook the food grown in the rooftop garden. In addition to a landscaped roof, the building will feature rooftop solar panels and an array of energy-saving technologies.

We doze off on public transportation 27 times a year, according to James Cox, CEO of United Kingdom-based sleep brand Simba. So the company came up with an idea: the Simba Snoozeliner, a bus with 14 sleep pods outfitted with Simba mattresses, noise-canceling headphones, and liver-cleansing Milk Thistle. A steward will even be on hand to wake people up at their stop.